Legends and Strange Phenomena

 

Assignment: As part of Unit 1, Making Connections through Research: Connecting Research to the 21^st Century, you will use credible sources and research a legend or strange phenomenon in order to develop an informational essay.

 

Before you begin to develop your essay, think about:

Which of the legends or strange phenomenon interests me most? Why?

How do I effectively research information related to the legend or strange phenomenon I selected?

Where can I find the most credible and reliable sources to conduct my research?

What are the most credible and reliable sources to conduct my research?

 

 

 

TOPIC	CENTRAL QUESTION (main idea)
Amelia Earhart	What really happened to Amelia Earhart?
Bermuda Triangle	Why have planes and boats disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle?
Bigfoot (Sasquatch)	Does the Bigfoot monster really exist?
Crop Circles	How are crop circles made, and who makes them?
Yeti (The Abominable Snowman)	Does the Yeti monster really exist?

Database Link

 

Article Links

 

Amelia Earhart Nat Geo How.com her flight How.com the mystery Discovery Channel CBS	Bermuda Triangle Optional text - The Bermuda Triangle Optional text - The Bermuda Triangle   How Stuff Works
Bigfoot (Sasquatch) Optional text - Chupacabra and Bigfoot Optional text - Bigfoot Optional text - A Quest for Sasquatch Nat Geo Is It Real? How Stuff Works Discovery Channel CBS Bigfoot Conference	Crop Circles Optional text - Mystery of the Circles Nat Geo How Stuff Works  Discovery Channel Physiscist Explains
Yeti (The Abominable Snowman) Optional text - In Search of the Yeti Nat Geo How Stuff Works Discovery Channel CBS

 

Is it a good website?

Site: ________________________________ Title: ________________________________   Circle: USE IT! or LOSE IT!   Site is an official source Author is an expert in the field Site contains recently written or revised information Lengthy amount and extensive information is provided. Author uses many and all reliable resources. Author’s purpose is to inform   Are there at least 4 out of 6 of the criteria for a credible source?

 

Created by Mrs. Venker, LMS Golden Ring Middle School.  This has been revised from her original page.